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Wednesday, January 30, 2013

What a fun webinar that was today! The recording of today's webinar, Inheritance in Scotland - Wills, Testaments, and Land Records, by Marie Dougan, is now available to view in our webinar archives for a limited time. One viewer wrote, "She was so good that I wished I had Scottish ancestors!"

View the recording

If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 30 minute recording of Inheritance in Scotland - Wills, Testaments, and Land Records is now available to view in our webinar archives for a limited time. Visit www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp to watch.

Pre-order the webinar-on-CD

Own your own copy of Inheritance in Scotland - Wills, Testaments, and Land Recordsby purchasing the webinar-on-CD for just $9.95. It includes the complete 1 hour 30 minute recording of the class, 3 pages of handouts, and complete Question/Answer session. Click here for more information or to purchase.

Special discount coupon

The special discount coupon of scotland2 that was announced during the webinar is valid for 10% off anything in our online store through Monday, February 4, 2013.

Register for our upcoming webinars (free)

Online Genealogy: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly by Linda Geiger. February 1.

YouTube Your Family History by Devin Ashby. February 6.

Pre-1850 U.S. Research Methodologies by Karen Clifford. February 13.

Making the Most of Canadian Census Records by Kathryn Lake Hogan. February 20.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

New genealogical resources, eLearning tools, “how-to” discussions, and other items useful to the genealogist and family historian appear online nearly every day. This webinar, presented by Linda Woodward Geiger, will provide some tips and tricks for staying current with data that is most important to you and your research. Some standards for using online sources and for sharing information with others will be also be addressed.

Join us for the live webinar on Friday, February 1, 2013 at 2pm Eastern U.S. Register today to reserve your virtual seat. Registration is free but space is limited to the first 1,000 people to join that day. Before joining, please visit www.java.com to ensure you have the latest version of Java which our webinar software requires. When you join, if you receive a message that the webinar is full, you know we've reached the 1,000 limit, so we invite you to view the recording which should be published to the webinar archives within an hour or two of the event's conclusion.

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About the presenter

Linda Woodward Geiger is a professional historical and genealogical researcher, author, and lecturer. She is an associate of the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG), holding credentials as a Certified Genealogistsm and as a Certified Genealogical Lecturersm. Although she specializes in Georgia's state and county records prior to 1900 and a variety of federal records, particularly of the southeast region of the United States, she has extensive experience in Cherokee research before and during removal. She also specializes in methods for finding elusive ancestors--those mighty brick walls.

Linda is the coordinator for a new course for the 2013 Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research (IGHR)—The Five Civilized Tribes: The Records and Where to Find Them.

Linda is on the board of the Georgia Genealogical Society and Friends of the National Archives Southeast Region. She moderates monthly webinars for each organization and serves as their respective webmaster.

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Monday, January 28, 2013

Michael John Neill will be presenting an hour-long webinar on using the BLM tract books at FamilySearch. We will discuss how to use the BLM tract books at FamilySearch--using several patents obtained from the BLM site. Search strategies and records interpretation are a key part of this presentation.Presentation is at 2:30 Central on 31 January 2013. Registration information is here.

If you have Scottish ancestry, don't miss Webinar Wednesday presented by Marie Dougan. In "Inheritance in Scotland: Wills, Testaments, and Land Records," Marie will explore these records which are all useful in providing further evidence and documentation for your Scottish ancestors. She will be presenting from Glasgow, Scotland - you'll love her accent!

Join us for the live webinar on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 2pm Eastern U.S. Register today to reserve your virtual seat. Registration is free but space is limited to the first 1,000 people to join that day. Before joining, please visit www.java.com to ensure you have the latest version of Java which our webinar software requires. When you join, if you receive a message that the webinar is full, you know we've reached the 1,000 limit, so we invite you to view the recording which should be published to the webinar archives within an hour or two of the event's conclusion.

Test Your Webinar Connection

To ensure that your webinar connection is ready to go, click here and then click on the "Test Your GoToWebinar Connection" link.

About the presenter

Marie Dougan is a professional genealogist based in Scotland who holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Genealogical Studies from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. She has been involved in researching genealogy for over 14 years. Marie has an extensive background in education and provides a variety of training courses in genealogy, including the courses she teaches at the University of Strathclyde. She has a particular interest in the applications of technologies to assist in genealogical research. Marie is the owner of Ancestral Consultants which provides a range of professional genealogy services.

With our Google Calendar button, you will never forget our upcoming webinars. Simply click the button to add it to your calendar. You can then optionally embed the webinar events (and even turn them on and off) into your own personal calendar. If you have already added the calendar, you do not have to do it again - the new webinar events will automatically appear.

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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

The recording of today's webinar, Best Internet Resources for East European Genealogy, by Lisa, is now available to view in our webinar archives for a limited time. One viewer described Lisa "like a fantastic genealogical tour guide of all the countries she's describing." Lisa did a terrific job getting us started with online research for these countries and her enthusiasm was contagious. If you have East European ancestors, do not miss this recording.

View the recording

If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 30 minute recording of Best Internet Resources for East European Genealogy is now available to view in our webinar archives for a limited time. Visit www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp to watch.

Pre-order the webinar-on-CD

Own your own copy of Best Internet Resources for East European Genealogy by purchasing the webinar-on-CD for just $9.95. It includes the complete 1 hour 30 minute recording of the class, 5 pages of handouts, and complete Question/Answer session. Click here for more information or to purchase.

Special discount coupon

The special discount coupon of europe that was announced during the webinar is valid for 10% off anything in our online store through Monday, January 28, 2013.

Register for our upcoming webinars (free)

Inheritance in Scotland - Wills, Testaments, and Land Records by Marie Dougan. January 30.

Online Genealogy: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly by Linda Geiger. February 1.

YouTube Your Family History by Devin Ashby. February 6.

Pre-1850 U.S. Research Methodologies by Karen Clifford. February 13.

Making the Most of Canadian Census Records by Kathryn Lake Hogan. February 20.

Monday, January 21, 2013

With more information coming online and greater access to records, there’s never been a better time to research your Eastern European ancestors. Learn about the best Internet resources for locating records, maps, networking with fellow researchers, and tracking down information abroad.

Join us for the live webinar on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 2pm Eastern U.S. Register today to reserve your virtual seat. Registration is free but space is limited to the first 1,000 people to join that day. Before joining, please visit www.java.com to ensure you have the latest version of Java which our webinar software requires. When you join, if you receive a message that the webinar is full, you know we've reached the 1,000 limit, so we invite you to view the recording which should be published to the webinar archives within an hour or two of the event's conclusion.

About the presenter

Lisa A. Alzo. M.F.A. is a freelance writer, instructor, and internationally recognized lecturer, specializing in Slovak/Eastern European genealogical research, writing your family history, and using the Internet to trace female and immigrant ancestors. She is the author of nine books, including the award-winning Three Slovak Women, and hundreds of magazine articles, and writes the blog "The Accidental Genealogist."

She is also the author of:

Beyond the Arrival Date: Extracting More from Passenger Lists webinar-on-CD

With our Google Calendar button, you will never forget our upcoming webinars. Simply click the button to add it to your calendar. You can then optionally embed the webinar events (and even turn them on and off) into your own personal calendar. If you have already added the calendar, you do not have to do it again - the new webinar events will automatically appear.

Thursday, January 17, 2013

The recording of yesterday's webinar, In the Trenches: Successful On-Site Research, by Marian Pierre-Louis, is now available to view in our webinar archives for a limited time. One viewer described the webinar as a "very useful detailed guide to preparation for a trip to a research facility." Another commented, "this webinar is a must for newcomers, however, regardless of how advanced a researcher you are, you will always learn something new."

If you enjoyed the live webinar, you are going to really, really enjoy your 2nd viewing of it in this recording. After the live webinar, Marian re-recorded the first thirty minutes to give you additional on-site research advice, and shortened some of the transportation/food suggestions. If you weren't at the live event - you won't notice a thing - she did a terrific job! Don't miss her 7 pages of syllabus materials on the webinar CD which contain all her on-site research checklists (available in both .pdf and .doc formats).

View the recording

If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 35 minute recording of In the Trenches: Successful On-Site Research is now available to view in our webinar archives for a limited time. Visit www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp to watch.

Pre-order the webinar-on-CD

Own your own copy of In the Trenches: Successful On-Site Research by purchasing the webinar-on-CD for just $9.95. It includes the complete 1 hour 35 minute recording of the class, 7 pages of handouts, and complete Question/Answer session. Click here for more information or to purchase.

Special discount coupon

The special discount coupon of onsite that was announced during the webinar is valid for 10% off anything in our online store through Monday, January 21, 2013.

Register for our upcoming webinars (free)

Best Internet Resources for East European Genealogy by Lisa Alzo. January 23.

Inheritance in Scotland - Wills, Testaments, and Land Records by Marie Dougan. January 30.

Online Genealogy: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly by Linda Geiger. February 1.

YouTube Your Family History by Devin Ashby. February 6.

Pre-1850 U.S. Research Methodologies by Karen Clifford. February 13.

Making the Most of Canadian Census Records by Kathryn Lake Hogan. February 20.

Last week's webinar, Beyond the Draft Cards: Additional WWI Selective Service Records, presented by Linda Woodward Geiger, CG CGL is now available to ISGS members in the Members Section of the ISGS website (http://ilgensoc.org/members.php).

Monday, January 14, 2013

UGA is pleased to announce that our free monthly Virtual Chapter
meetings will now be presented through Go to Webinar. This format will
allow PC, MAC, iPhone, iPad and Android users to participate.

Our special guest speaker this month, on January 17th at 7:00 p.m.
MST, will be Don R. Anderson, Senior Vice President for FamilySearch.
His topic will be "What's New with the FamilySearch Family Tree?"

The
family tree from FamilySearch is a replacement for new FamilySearch and will
provide a new level of collaboration. The new collaborative features and
focus will be discussed, along with the approach, direction, and upcoming
features of family tree. Don will also focus on what's next with the tree
and provide a short glimpse into the future of the tree and other FamilySearch
products.

Our 2013 webinar season begins this Wednesday with one of our favorite webinar speakers, Marian Pierre-Louis. She will present "In the Trenches: Successful On-Site Research." Here's the description:

You've created a great research plan so what happens next? It's time to get out and start visiting libraries, archives and repositories! Join Marian Pierre-Louis as she provides tips for successful on-site visits.

Join us for the live webinar on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 2pm Eastern U.S. Register today to reserve your virtual seat. Registration is free but space is limited to the first 1,000 people to join that day. Before joining, please visit www.java.com to ensure you have the latest version of Java which our webinar software requires. When you join, if you receive a message that the webinar is full, you know we've reached the 1,000 limit, so we invite you to view the recording which should be published to the webinar archives within an hour or two of the event's conclusion.

About the presenter

Marian Pierre-Louis is a genealogical writer and speaker who specializes in southern New England research (Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts). Born and raised in Connecticut, she has lived in Massachusetts for almost 20 years. Marian has three generations of recent family ties to Rhode Island and also links to some very old Rhode Island lines. As a result, these three states have become the focus of her research activity. Unlike most genealogists, Marian is spoiled to spend most of her time working with original records. You will most often find her researching at a town hall, registry of deeds, probate court or the local cemetery. It’s a rare day that Marian has to sit in front of a microfilm reader.

With our Google Calendar button, you will never forget our upcoming webinars. Simply click the button to add it to your calendar. You can then optionally embed the webinar events (and even turn them on and off) into your own personal calendar. If you have already added the calendar, you do not have to do it again - the new webinar events will automatically appear.

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Did you know that there are more Selective Service records than the military draft cards we're familiar with? To learn more, join us on January 8, when Linda Woodward Geiger will present Beyond the Draft Cards: Additional Selective Service Records.

Date: Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 8:00 pm Central

Description: Explanation of the Selective Service process including discussion of the three distinct registrations; classification lists; inductees lists; appeals to the President; and records relating to delinquents and deserters.

Presenter: Linda Woodward Geiger, CG, CGL

Linda Woodward Geiger is an associate of the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG), holding credentials as a Certified Genealogist(SM) and as a Certified Genealogical Lecturer(SM). Linda is a professional historical and genealogical researcher, author, and lecturer. Although she specializes in Georgia's state and county records and a variety of federal records, particularly of the southeast region of the United States, she has extensive experience in Cherokee research before and during removal. She has served many organizations in a variety of capacities for over twenty-five years.

For ISGS members who cannot attend on January 8, a recording of the webinar, along with the syllabus, will be made available in the Members Section of the ISGS website at http://www.ilgensoc.org. If you're not already a member of ISGS, visit Join ISGS! for more information.

The Friends of the National Archives-Southeast Region,
Inc., are please to sponsor the presentation "Lights, Camera,
Action! Turning Your Photos and Movies into a Family Story" with
Sandra J. Crowley, on January 8th, 2013.

Summary: Sandra will provide an
introduction to methods to technology that can be used to tell your family
story combining a variety of items such as still photos, video, music, etc. to
bring your story to life.

Presenter: Sandra Crowley
is a popular presenter and genealogist based in the Dallas/Fort Worth area who
specializes in using technology for all aspects of family history. As a
speaker at RootsTech 2012, her presentation, “Genealogists Go Mobile,” was
selected to be streamed live via the Internet. She
is Vice President of the Dallas Genealogical Society, Vice President of
Membership of the Texas State Genealogical Society, Immediate Past President of
the Mid-Cities Genealogical Society in Euless, Texas; and a member of FGS, NGS
and several state societies. She is on
the Webinar Committee for the North Carolina Genealogical Society, as video
editor. Sandra has a B.B.A.degree in management with
more than 25 years experience working with technology companies, including as a
consultant for Hewlett-Packard. Sandra has taught PowerPoint, Online
Genealogy and Family Tree Maker at Tarrant County Community College combining
her 20 years of family research with knowledge of technology.

After registering you will receive a confirmation email
containing information about joining the Webinar. You will use your unique URL
in your confirmation email to logon to the live broadcast.

Please note:There is not limit to the number registering for this webinar,
but attendance is limited to 100 attendees (the first 100 to sign in at the
time of the event will be able to view the live webinar). The webinar will be
recorded and placed on the “Members Only” pages of the Friends website.

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